ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Nomos (6.45 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift. Vlasto-910; HN Italy-1042. Obverse: Youth on horse trotting right; to upper left, crowning Nike flying right; ΦI to right, APIΣTEIΔAΣ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grain ear and trident, on dolphin left; monogram to right. Lightly toned and struck on a somewhat oblong flan, this pleasing piece offers a charming array of brilliance.
